His reinduction into the party on February 14 and his appointment as deputy general secretary the following day were in violation of party bylaw 30 (V). "The appointment of general secretary (Sasikala), who appointed him, is also being investigated by the commission. When the office-bearers appointed by Puratchi Thalaivi Amma was leading the party in unison, his appointment that creates confusion will not bind the party cadres," the resolution said.The EPS camp sought to insist that office-bearers appointed by Jayalalithaa were leading the party and the government. "Our cadres don't like to see anyone in the place of Amma, our permanent general secretary. But VK, until a new general secretary is elected as per party bylaws.

Source: Times of India August 10, 2017 07:29 UTC